Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Fiber
Location: Etobicoke, ON
About Us:
Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.
Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more!
About the opportunity:
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is an active member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), participates in sharing purchasing excellence and strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiatives. Under the direction of the Manager, they support North American sourcing strategy initiatives for the assigned Direct Purchasing Category.
The attributes we are looking for:
- Achieve budget objectives by identifying, developing, and supporting North American sourcing strategy initiatives for the assigned portfolio or the North American Sourcing
- Lead and coordinate team projects to achieve the savings initiative success in accordance with Operations’ requirements. Support the overall bid process by identifying stakeholder expectations; preparing bid documents; performing bid analysis and preparing vendor contract recommendations.
- Support global negotiation initiatives led by corporate office global procurement by providing information such as pricing specifications and vendor listings and negotiating at North American level.
- Identify and/or execute value analysis and vendor transfer savings opportunities as a cross-functional effort to deliver cost reduction targets and optimize other performance measures such as on-time delivery & lead time on purchased goods and services, without jeopardizing quality, flexibility and supply continuity.
- Participate as an active cross-functional team member, along with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, Packaging Development, Sales and Marketing, and other key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as new launches, lien extensions, and process optimization. The scope includes sourcing, pricing, as well as sharing process improvements ideas provided by the vendors.
- Develop relationships and work collaboratively with Packaging Services to ensure alignment on all cost savings activities and streamlining initiatives are met.
- Develop and/or support external supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to Lactalis North America. Resolve supplier quality and supplier non-conformance concerns.
- Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives, providing monthly status reports vs. objective targets, reviewing and validating pricing and communicating the pricing to master data for upload.
- Perform administrative duties as identified by procurement leadership supporting overall North American strategy.
- Participate in development opportunities such as leading and/or engaging in presentations to senior leadership, Identifying and developing Value Analysis or Savings projects for Lactalis affiliates in North America and the development of annual savings targets.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or another appropriate discipline
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in operations and/or Procurement function, preferably at a food company
- Job related experience, Industrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred.
- SAP or similar business systems experience
- High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to operate in a team environment with the ability to motivate others
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
- Strong planning, project management and execution skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Ability to travel within the United States and Canada and internationally, up to 20% of the time.
- Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
What Lactalis will offer:
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:
- A Competitive Base Salary
- A Performance-Based Bonus System
- 4 Weeks of Vacation
- Benefits starting day 1
- A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
- Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
- A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
- Learning and Development opportunities
- A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
Our ESG commitment:
Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.
At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.
Our commitment to DEI:
Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.
Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.
Le bilinguisme est requis puisque le poste exige des communications fréquentes avec nos partenaires, nos usines et notre siège social qui se situent hors Québec.
Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.
Compensation:
As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $78,600 – $98,300+.
Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.
